Here's some news that might surprise foodies: when you get right down to it, Albuquerque has nearly as many sophisticated, inspired restaurants as vaunted Santa Fe. The trick is finding them all amid Albuquerque's miles of ubiquitous chain options (most of the better restaurants are on the North Side, along the I-25 corridor) and legions of other less-than-savory dives, but if you look, you'll be rewarded with innovative food, and generally at prices much lower than in Santa Fe or other major Southwestern cities. The Duke City has long been a place for hearty home-style cooking in big portions, and to this day, it's easy to find great steak-and-chops houses, retro diners, and authentic New Mexican restaurants, most them them offering plenty of grub for the price. More »
